The Student Activity Fee for 2007-08 was $297 and used to support the operation, maintenance and debt service expenditures for Student Centers and for support of various student activities as determined by the Student Budget Board. For 2007-08, $975,928 was allocated to support various student organizations, which included a base allocation of $870,000 for fiscal year 2007-08, and $104,044 of unspent funds carried forward from the prior fiscal year. Student organizations applying for student activity fee funding must submit budget requests to one of two budget boards. Only organizations that have registered with the Department of Student Activities are eligible to submit a budget request. All organizations appear before the appropriate board to present their requests and to answer questions of the board members. Both boards are governed by funding policies approved by the Commission on Student Affairs (CSA). The Student Budget Board, a committee of the Commission on Student Affairs, is responsible for reviewing budget requests and making annual funding and contingency decisions for University Chartered Student Organizations (UCSO) and University Student Life Programs (USLP) organizations. The Student Budget Board is accountable to the Commission for its funding decisions and for approval of its policies. Its membership is composed of students, staff, and faculty. The Student Budget Board is chaired and advised by the Associate Director of Student Activities for Campus Programs, a full time administrative staff person in the Department of Student Activities. The Student Budget Board has an auxiliary board that is responsible to it for funding undergraduate and graduate Registered Student Organizations (RSO). The Registered Student Organization Budget Board (RSO BB) is chaired by the Assistant Director for Student Organizations. This board makes annual funding and contingency decisions and also administers the small grants program. The RSO BB was created this year to combine what was previously the Student Government Association Budget Board (SGA BB) and the Graduate Student Assembly Budget Board (GSA BB). The Student Government Association (SGA) President and the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) President both requested, through CSA, in the spring 2006, to combine these board into one board with six (6) undergraduate student members and six (6) graduate student members. In the Spring of 2008, the Associate Director of Student Activities and the Assistant Director for Student Organizations reported on the effectiveness of this combined board, to the Presidents of SGA and GSA and it was decided to keep this model in place. Page 1 of 24
Organization Name: Asian American Student Union 2007-2008 Funding: $32,050 To unify Asian organizations on Tech's campus under an umbrella organization. Primary activities include cultural show and speaker series. Organization Name: Academic Competition 2007-2008 Funding: $4,656 Perparing for intercollegiate competition, hosting high school and collegiate tournaments. Organization Name: ACSS Tennis Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,271 Organize regular tennis exercise for members on weekends. Provide a good chance for tennis lovers who could not play the college team and VT Tennis Club to practice and have fun. Organization Name: Agriculture Economics NAMA Club Attend National Agri-Marketing Association(NAMA) meetings, compete at the national NAMA competition Organization Name: Agronomy Club Learn about opportunities in crop and soil science related to current research and industry standards and practices. Organization Name: Alpha Kappa Delta Phi 2007-2008 Funding: $1,490 Asian interest sorority that hosts different service and public or leisure events for breast cancer and Asian awareness. Page 2 of 24
Organization Name: Alpha Rho Chi 2007-2008 Funding: $1,184 Coed professional fraternity for students of architecture and design and those interested in design Organization Name: American Ceramics Society 2007-2008 Funding: $890 Organization to promote the area of Ceramic Engineering. Participate and compete in professional conferences. Organization Name: American Fisheries Society Promote fisheries awareness and education in the community. Organization Name: American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,194 Attend the National convention, participate in profressional affiliations, meetings, fundraising and student workshops Organization Name: American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2007-2008 Funding: $6,099 The advancement of knowledge, experience, and awareness of landscape architecture through education, teamwork and service Organization Name: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,752 Hold weekly meetings. Participate in various design challenges. Plan and host socials, tailgates and student section meetings. Page 3 of 24
Organization Name: American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) 2007-2008 Funding: $111 To involve and education students on issues and current practices of safety in the engineering and contruction field. Organization Name: American Water Resources Association (AWRA) 2007-2008 Funding: $189 Promotes disciplinary, holistic approaches to water resource problems and raises awareness of the impact of human and land on waterways by bringing in speakers to share research and experiences. Organization Name: Amnesty International 2007-2008 Funding: $765 To raise awareness of issues concerning human rights, the environment, and to help promote inclusive communities. Organization Name: Appalachian Student Organization 2007-2008 Funding: $900 To increase awareness of critical issues in the Appalachian Region and take trips into the region for learning purposes and to provide fellowship opportunities for the Appalachian Studies Dept. Organization Name: Apparel, Housing and Resource Management Graduate Council (AHRMGC) To build community among graduate students in the department of AHRM and share with each other research projects and opportunities Organization Name: Asha 2007-2008 Funding: $986 To instill a local student body affiliated to Asha for Education that catalyses socio-economic change in India by providing education to underpriviledged children. Page 4 of 24
Organization Name: Association of Chinese Students and Scholars (ACSS) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,570 To encourage interaction amoung Chinese student and scholars at Virginia Tech. Host educational opportunities for the University and surrouning area to better understand Chinese culture. Organization Name: Association for India's Development (AID) 2007-2008 Funding: $3,177 Showcasing Indian culture by musical/dance events, fundraising for development work at grassroot levels in India Organization Name: Bass Fishing Team at Virginia Tech 2007-2008 Funding: $1,381 raisers. Tournament fishing with other universities. Hold gropu meetings and fund Organization Name: Billiards Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,426 To promote Billiards to the Virginia Tech community. To particiate in regional and national competitions. Organization Name: Black Graduate Student Organization (BGSO) 2007-2008 Funding: $800 Enhance and promote professional and social development for Black Graduate and professional students Organization Name: Black Organizations Council (BOC) Governing council for black student organizations Page 5 of 24
Organization Name: Black Student Alliance (BSA) 2007-2008 Funding: $158,086 year. Programming for the entire campus community throughout the academic Organization Name: Blind Driver Challenge 2007-2008 Funding: $1,127 Design, build and test autonomous technology to allow members of the blind community to one day be able to own and drive automobiles Organization Name: Chess Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,217 The promotion and education of chess. To provide an open friendly environment for students, faculty, staff, and community to play and learn chess. Organization Name: Chinese American Society (CAS) 2007-2008 Funding: $3,891 The purpose is to introduce and expand an appreciation for and understanding of Chinese culture in the general student body. Some primary activities are our annual culture show, Chinabration, general meetings, and International Street Fair. Organization Name: Chinese Chess Club 2007-2008 Funding: $181 Promote Chinese chess culture, educate others about Chinese chess and other forms of traditional Chinese board games Organization Name: Chinese Dragon 2007-2008 Funding: $475 Provide an outlet for members to participate in club level soccer and to compete in regional tournaments. Page 6 of 24
Organization Name: Circle K 2007-2008 Funding: $924 with group members. Promote Community service, develop leadership and enjoy fellowship Organization Name: Council of International Student Organizations (CISO) 2007-2008 Funding: $28,691 CISO serves as an umbrella organization to international organizations on campus. Its mission is to encourage interaction among different cultures and to raise the cultural awareness at Virginia Tech. Organization Name: Class System 2007-2008 Funding: $26,873 Promoting class activities, planning and implementing Ring Design and Ring Dance, continuing class traditions including Kick Off Concert, and Senior Celebration Organization Name: Classical Guitar Society 2007-2008 Funding: $897 Promote guitar awareness and appreciation through playing guitar. Organization Name: Communication Graduate Student Association 2007-2008 Funding: $830 Professional development activities for graduate students, building faculty and graduate student relationships and assisting in department wide functions, participation in philanthropy projects Organization Name: Conscious Living Creating a space to explore authentic and genuine emotions, living a life of integrity, embracing the present moment. Page 7 of 24
Organization Name: Constuction Management Association of America (CMAA) 2007-2008 Funding: $3,498 Expose students to professional aspects of construction management by interfacing with local CMAA chapters. Go on field trips, invite speakers, and attend seminars. Engage and participate in outreach activities in the community. Organization Name: Contemporary Dance Ensemble (CDE) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,497 To promote health and artistic expression through dance in technical classes and performances. Organization Name: Dairy Product Evaluation Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,424 Participate in National Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation contests. Organization Name: Delta Sigma Pi 2007-2008 Funding: $1,417 Co-ed professional business fraternity. Primary activities include professional events, community service, fundraising, and leadership development. Organization Name: Destination Imagination 2007-2008 Funding: $1,180 Creative problem solving competition. The purpose is to increase leadership, worth ethic, creative problem solving. Organization Name: Educational Psychology Graduate Student Research Association 2007-2008 Funding: $1,060 Professional development and research activities related to Educational Psychology graduate students Page 8 of 24
Organization Name: Engineers without Borders at Virginia Tech 2007-2008 Funding: $1,120 Provide engineering abilities to those less fortunate through local and international projects coordinated through Engineers Without Borders USA. Organization Name: Environmental Coalition (EC) 2007-2008 Funding: $8,194 Plan the annual Earth Week fair. Provide on campus paper recycling. Participate in the Campus Climate Challenge. Organization Name: Environmental Student Organization 2007-2008 Funding: $120 Offering different environmental activities including steam clean up, Earth Day, hikes, guest speakers and other environmental focused activities Organization Name: Filipino American Student Association (FASA) 2007-2008 Funding: $5,132 Host an annual culture night. Particiate in various social events throughout the year including Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinners. Organization Name: Fisheries & Wildlife Graduate Student Association 2007-2008 Funding: $703 To serve the graduate students of the Fisheries and Wildlife Department by acting as an intermediary between graduate students and faculty and staff. Provide orientation to new students. Organization Name: Free Culture 2007-2008 Funding: $207 Discussing free culture, watching free movies, listening and promoting free music, movies, software, books. Page 9 of 24
Organization Name: French Circle 2007-2008 Funding: $3,212 Promote the understanding and appreciation of the French language and World Francophone cultures. Organization Name: Friends of Isreal Israeli culture events Organization Name: GERMAN Club Leadership, service, and fellowship for our members and the university. Organization Name: Graduate Earth Organization of Students (GEOS) 2007-2008 Funding: $204 To promote better community and professional development among graduate students in the Earth Sciences. Activities are invited speakers, research symposium, geology field trips, and team building activities. Organization Name: Graduate Philosophy Club 2007-2008 Funding: $2,300 Community of students interested in moving beyond awareness toward a clear and accurate understanding of contemporary philosophical, social, and ethical issues. Host an annual Graduate Conference to benefit intellectual discourse. Organization Name: Graduate Urban Affairs and Planning Association (GUAPA) 2007-2008 Funding: $800 Student organization for graduate planning members. Page 10 of 24
Organization Name: Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) 2007-2008 Funding: $16,342 The governing body for all Virginia Tech graduate students. Facilitate programs that support the interaction and engagement of graduate student within and outside of their program of study. Organization Name: Hill and Veil 2007-2008 Funding: $1,294 Teaching and performing Middle Eastern dance. Participating in instructional workshops and competition events. Organization Name: Hillel 2007-2008 Funding: $17,912 religious services. Plan and host Jewish educational activities, picnics, concerts, dinners, and Organization Name: History Graduate Student Association 2007-2008 Funding: $4,565 To enhance the academic, professional, and social well being of the history graduate students. Organization Name: Homecoming Board 2007-2008 Funding: $8,530 To promote Homecoming traditions and spirit through various events throughout the week. Coordinating the scheduling and promoting a kick off event, a concert, a comedy show, and a parade. Coordinating the election and crowning ceremony for Homecoming K Page 11 of 24
Organization Name: Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) 2007-2008 Funding: $3,013 To promote the discovery and exchange of knowledge concerning the characteristics of human beigns that are applicable to the design and devices of all kinds. Speaker series primary activity. Organization Name: Human Powered Submarine Team 2007-2008 Funding: $7,088 To design and develop a human powered submarine to compete in international competitions. Organization Name: Interfraternity Council (IFC) 2007-2008 Funding: $754 Governing body of the 27 NIC fraternities on Virginia Techs campus Organization Name: Impact Movement 2007-2008 Funding: $6,385 Christian organization, dedicated to cultivating leaders that will effect change, especially within the African-American community Organization Name: Indian Student Association (ISA) 2007-2008 Funding: $8,437 Interaction of Indian community and bringing exposure and understanding of the Indian culture at Virginia Tech Organization Name: Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) 2007-2008 Funding: $601 Participate in National and Regional conferences, providing networking opportunities for members and attending conference workshops. Page 12 of 24
Organization Name: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Enineers (IEEE) 2007-2008 Funding: $2,337 Hold professional talks and events to further educate the local community on Engineering concepts. Organization Name: International Christian Fellowship (ICF) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,363 Hold weekly Meetings, Bible studies, and participate in various community service and social events. Organization Name: International Relations Organization at Virginia Tech (IROVT) 2007-2008 Funding: $5,466 Host and Attend Model United Nations conferences. Organization Name: Iranian Society 2007-2008 Funding: $4,489 Cultural activities that promoste and celebrate ancient Persian culture and allow for educational opportunities and sharing among all members of the Virginia Tech community. Organization Name: Islamic Student Assembly 2007-2008 Funding: $1,342 Organize religious events for Muslim students such as Friday noon prayer, daily prayers, and Ramadan and holiday activities in addition to bringing speakers to expand knowledge, provde open discussion, and Islamic education activities. Organization Name: Juxtaposition A Capella group holding a concert each semester. Also sing at a variety of on and off campus events as requested or invited. Page 13 of 24
Organization Name: Kappa Kappa Psi 2007-2008 Funding: $1,499 Honorary Band Fraternity. Organization Name: Kendo/Kumdo Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,669 Holding practice and the teaching of Kendo, and also attending and participating in collegiate kendo tournaments. Organization Name: Korean Tennis Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,136 To provide organized tennis playing and lesson for new players. Organization Name: Latino Association of Student Organizations (LASO) 2007-2008 Funding: $12,066 Serves as an umbrella organization for the Hispanic/Latino community and the greater community of Virginia Tech Organization Name: Latin Link 2007-2008 Funding: $4,586 We embrace and share the Latino culture with Virginia Tech through cultural shows, speakers, events of educational purpose and social get togethers. Organization Name: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alliance (LGBTA) 2007-2008 Funding: $43,505 Provide education, visibility, and awareness of the LGBT community to the Virginia Tech and Blacksburg area. Page 14 of 24
Organization Name: Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Related Sciences (MANRRS) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,440 To promote careers in Agriculture and the Natural Sciences by supporting minority students in achieving academic success. Organization Name: Mexicanos 2007-2008 Funding: $2,690 Hosting cultural activities, celebrating Mexican traditions, including traditional food tasting. Provide support for Mexican students at Virginia Tech. Organization Name: Minority Association for Pre-Health Students The purpose of MAPS is to unite minority students that seek health care careers and expose them to opportunities to support that desired future. Organization Name: Mountain Justice 2007-2008 Funding: $1,000 Education and action related to mountaintop removal coal mining. Organization Name: Mu Sigma Rho 2007-2008 Funding: $1,091 Statistics honor society. Promote and encourage scholarly activities in statistics and recognize achievement. Organization Name: Muslim Student Association (MSA) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,728 Cultural and educational activities for Muslim students. Page 15 of 24
Organization Name: National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) 2007-2008 Funding: $2,063 Student Chapter of NAMA. Hold organizational meetings and attend national meetings and competitions Organization Name: National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS) 2007-2008 Funding: $2,445 To provide a network of support and community for Architecture students and make people aware of problems faced by minority architects Organization Name: Naturally Sharp All Male A Cappella Male vocal a cappella performaces including a fall and spring concert. Organization Name: National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) 2007-2008 Funding: $7,825 Unify the fraternities and sororities of the NPHC with the purpose of exhibiting African American unity and fraternal support on campus. Activities include community service, exhibitions and workshops. Organization Name: Omega Psi Phi 2007-2008 Funding: $2,175 programs. To uplift the community and provide an array of social activities and Organization Name: Outdoor Club 2007-2008 Funding: $670 Maintaining 30 miles of the Appalachian Trail and promoting outdoor activities at Virginia Tech and the surrounding area. Page 16 of 24
Organization Name: Pamplin Leadership Development Team To plan, host and fund annual student leadership conferences. Organization Name: Panhellenic Council 2007-2008 Funding: $5,600 Tech's campus Govern the 13 National Panhellenic Conference sororities on Virginia Organization Name: Phi Beta Lambda 2007-2008 Funding: $427 Our purpose is to provide leadership opportunities for students to develop business related career competencies. Organization Name: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated 2007-2008 Funding: $527 Service and social fraternity. Organization Name: Pi Tau Sigma - National Honorary Mechanical Engineering Society 2007-2008 Funding: $671 To establish a closer bond of fellowship among the members which will result in mutual benefit. This is an honor society recognizing top Mechanical Engineers at Virginia Tech. Organization Name: Public Administrators at VT (PAVT) 2007-2008 Funding: $3,828 Virginia Tech. To promote scholarly awareness of public administration on the campus of Page 17 of 24
Organization Name: Rock Climbing Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,943 Promote the sport of rock climbing through trips and speakers. Participate in collegiate compeitions. Organization Name: Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club (RHPSFC) 2007-2008 Funding: $2,556 Performing Rocky Horror and other cult classic movies. Representing Virginia Tech and Southwest Virginia in the national fan club Organization Name: Rotaract at Virginia Tech 2007-2008 Funding: $1,440 development. Participate in Community service, leadership and professional Organization Name: School of Education Student Association orientations. Host and annual Research symposium, student forums, and student Organization Name: Science and Technology Studies Graduate Student Organization (STSGSO) 2007-2008 Funding: $2,148 To encourage discussion relevant to STS grad students, to represent the view of STS grad students, to advocate on STS grad student interests, and organize events of interest in the STS area. Organization Name: Science Fiction and Fantasy Club 2007-2008 Funding: $4,106 Advance interest in science fiction and fantasy. Host and attend Annual conventions, outings, parties, and weekly discussions. Page 18 of 24
Organization Name: Student Government Association (SGA) 2007-2008 Funding: $20,562 Provide services to the undergraduate student body. Coordinate several community initiatives including Hokie Effect, Big Event, and Relay for Life to encourage participation by the entire student population. Organization Name: Sigma Delta Pi Hispanic Honor Society 2007-2008 Funding: $4,082 To enrich campus and community education of Hispanic language and culture/promote academic achievement of membership Organization Name: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority 2007-2008 Funding: $879 Community service, scholarship, sisterhood. Organization Name: Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority 2007-2008 Funding: $315 To promote unity among women and the awareness of the Asian and Asian American culture and heritage. Organization Name: Skydiving Club 2007-2008 Funding: $8,635 To promote skydiving as a safe and exciting sport, make skydiving affordable and available to students, and to unofficially represent Virginia Tech in regional and national competitions Organization Name: Society of Indian Americans (SIA) 2007-2008 Funding: $7,050 Cultural organization aimed to educate the Virginia Tech public about South Asian society through various meetings, cultural shows and competitive dance teams. Page 19 of 24
Organization Name: Society of Individual Investers 2007-2008 Funding: $871 An organization for interested in trading and investing. Organization Name: Soil Judging Team competitions. Learn to describe and interpret soil and compete in regional and national Organization Name: Solely Swing 2007-2008 Funding: $3,900 performances. Host swing dances, bring in workshop instructors, teach lessons, give Organization Name: Soulstice 2007-2008 Funding: $1,034 All female a cappella group. Perform Fall and Spring show. Organization Name: Speedball Team 2007-2008 Funding: $2,426 To provide safe, organized paintball to the students of Virginia Tech and compete nationally against other colleges around the country. Organization Name: Student Association of Equine Practitioners 2007-2008 Funding: $39 Interacts with National American Association of Equine Practitioners and provides opportunities for Equine related vet experience Page 20 of 24
Organization Name: Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) 2007-2008 Funding: $1,411 Empower students to participate in the political process, pushing for sensible policies to achieve a safer and more just future while fighting back against counterproductive drug war policies. Organization Name: Table Tennis Club Promote collegiate and recreational table tennis. Compete in Regional and National Collegiate competitions. Organization Name: Tang Soo Do Karate 2007-2008 Funding: $180 The study and training of the traditional art of Tang Soo Do. Includes physical fitness, self defense, free sparrings, test taking, and events and socials. Sponsored by the International Tang Soo Do Federation. Organization Name: Tau Beta Sigma Plan and staff Band Camp, Band Parents Day, participate in the Adopt-A- Highway program, provide stage managing and ushering for various Music Department events. Organization Name: Teta Nu Xi Multicultural Society 2007-2008 Funding: $5,369 Promote leadership, academic excellence and involvement to the campus and community as well as being living examples of sisterhood across different races, backgrounds, cultures, religions, lifestyles. Organization Name: The Professional Landcare Network Club 2007-2008 Funding: $1,440 To raise funds to help students attend and compete in PLANET student Career Days every April. Page 21 of 24
Organization Name: Taking Responsibility for the Earth and the Environment (TREE) 2007-2008 Funding: $765 To educate students and general public about how to live a sustainable lifestyle and to do their part to clean up the environment. Organization Name: United Council of Fraternitites and Sororities (UCFS) 2007-2008 Funding: $761 Coordinating council for fraternities and sororities with service, religious or faith based, or culture or ethnic purposes. Organization Name: Ultimate Club 2007-2008 Funding: $10,774 Provides a venue for university students to play ultimate at the highest level through competition with other college teams across the nation. Organization Name: Urban Challenge Team 2007-2008 Funding: $2,883 Design and build an autonomous vehicle that will compete in the DARPA Challenge competition. Organization Name: Amateur Radio Association 2007-2008 Funding: $461 To promote and enjoy the amateur radio hobby. Licensing exams are offered by ARA. We also aid with parades and campus events. Organization Name: Virginia Tech Union (VTU) 2007-2008 Funding: $300,017 Providing on campus entertainment and activities for all students. Page 22 of 24
Organization Name: VTCC Athletics 2007-2008 Funding: $3,076 To provide a strong sense of unity to students and foster an environment for strong competitive play. Organization Name: VtOne 2007-2008 Funding: $431 Plan and host Christian worship events for the Virginia Tech campus through a variety of Christian ministries (music, speakers, prayer). Organization Name: Wiffleball Club 2007-2008 Funding: $234 To play wiffleball and to organize large wifleball events. Organization Name: Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society 2007-2008 Funding: $6,140 Wildlife conservation and education Organization Name: Womanspace 2007-2008 Funding: $7,472 Antiviolence, reproductive rights, and equality issues and actions such as Take Back the Night, Clothesline Project, and Love Your Body Day. Organization Name: Women's Center Club 2007-2008 Funding: $434 Volunteer opportunities through the on campus Women's Center and sponsoring women's issue events. Page 23 of 24
Organization Name: Women's Table Tennis Club Promote recreational and competitive table tennis for women. Organization Name: Wushu Club tournaments. Chinese martial arts training to prepare members for competitive Organization Name: XYZ Student Art Gallery 2007-2008 Funding: $4,234 Operate a student run art gallery to promote student art and host events related to art within the community. Organization Name: YMCA Student Programs 2007-2008 Funding: $7,358 To engage students, faculty and staff in volunteer opportunities both on campus and off through learning, leadership and service. Organization Name: Zeta Phi Beta 2007-2008 Funding: $1,470 Host and participate in weekly chapter meetings, educational programs and community service events. Page 24 of 24